AUTOMATION IN TIG WELDING: Construction of a Training Workbench

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1317642627032

• Palavras-chave: Welding, TIG, automation, parameters.

• Keywords: Welding, TIG, automation, parameters.

• Abstract:

  This study aimed to develop an automation mechanism for the TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding process using Arduino control. The constructed device automates critical welding parameters, such as torch speed and height, controlled via Arduino. Preliminary tests were conducted to determine the optimal parameters, such as current intensity, welding speed, and gas flow. The project aims to create an educational workbench that, in addition to demonstrating TIG welding automation, provides a practical environment for experimentation and analysis. This automation provides greater precision, quality, and consistency in the process, making it more efficient and reducing dependence on human skills. A literature review on TIG welding and its automation was conducted. Subsequently, a workbench was built using components such as an Arduino Uno and a stepper motor. Practical tests were conducted using 1020 steel plates, demonstrating the feasibility of automation. The project demonstrated that TIG welding automation is feasible and brings significant improvements in the quality and efficiency of the process. The educational bench proved to be a functional model, enabling future innovations in the field of industrial automation.